[U.S. and Brent crude oil prices briefly rose by about $0.5, now partially retreating] Odaily Planet Daily News: According to Gate data, U.S. and Brent crude oil prices briefly rose by about $0.5, now partially retreating, currently quoted at $80.2 per barrel and $85.5 per barrel, respectively. A senior Iranian official previously stated that the agreement with Oman regarding the Strait of Hormuz has not yet been finalized.